Malibu, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 76.9% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $18,739 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Plano
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Malibu, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower